Dara Potter
About Dara Potter
Dara Potter serves as the Deputy Director and has extensive experience in international health and project management. She holds an MBA from The University of Tulsa and a DrPH from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Dara Potter currently holds the position of Deputy Director at the National Institutes of Health. In this role, she contributes to various initiatives and programs aimed at advancing health research and policy. Her extensive background in health and project management supports her responsibilities in overseeing critical projects and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Dara Potter earned her Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, specializing in International Health, from 2000 to 2006. She also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Tulsa, which she completed from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Business from Oklahoma State University, studying from 1986 to 1990. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both health and business management.
Background
Dara Potter has a diverse professional background primarily centered around health research and education. She worked at The University of Alabama at Birmingham in various capacities, including Data Manager, Program Manager, and Project Coordinator for clinical trials. Her experience spans over a decade in roles that required leadership and coordination in health-related projects. Prior to her tenure at UAB, she served as a Data Manager at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Professional Experience at The University of Alabama At Birmingham
Dara Potter's tenure at The University of Alabama at Birmingham included multiple roles from 1999 to 2008. She served as Data Manager and Team Leader, Principal Investigator, and Program Manager, among other positions. Her work involved managing clinical trials and leading projects focused on women's health. These roles contributed to her expertise in health program management and research.